EU approach to pest controls at odds with pesticide residue stance, claims importer

Thies Claussen of Global Fruit Point says protocols for citrus black spot and false codling moth are "obliging the producer to spray fungicides and that is totally in contradiction to what the European market is looking for".

March 13 , 2018

Q&A: New Westfalia technology extends avocado shelf life for U.K. retail

The group's executive manager for Europe, Graham Young, discusses post-harvest developments, the rise of Mexican supply in the old continent and expansion into Mediterranean production.

February 23 , 2018

Innovation: Adapting broadacre practices for horticulture

John Deere tractors with tracks were designed for broadacre agriculture, but an Australian grower has found a successful way to use the equipment in its strawberry operations.

February 21 , 2018

Opinion: California growers inspire with resiliency, optimism after the Thomas Fire

CDFA head Karen Ross reflects on a recent visit hosted by the California Avocado Commission.

February 16 , 2018

Q&A: Total Produce chief sees "exciting times" ahead with Dole deal

"Ultimately, you don’t necessarily need to control 100% of an organization from day one to start planning cooperation," says Total Produce chief executive Rory Byrne.

February 16 , 2018

Opinion: Fresh Del Monte and Mann Packing – A potent combination of vast innovation and experience

"From a business perspective, it is hard to think of a more synergistic acquisition," says Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor.

February 07 , 2018

The Packaging Pitch: Are online produce sales good or bad for your brand?

After years of branding development within the fresh produce category, the industry faces another wave of commoditization if current online sales practices continue (unless you're in China).

February 05 , 2018

Opinion: Sustainability, a contradiction to plastic packaging

"Perhaps it’s time to take a step back and remember that we’re selling produce, not plastic," says marketing expert Bev Oster.

January 29 , 2018

Opinion: Land expropriation without compensation in South Africa

'Whilst there can be general agreement that the wheels of transformation have been turning slowly, the proposed resolution cannot be a reasonable solution' says Agri SA legal advisor Yolisa Mfaise.

January 26 , 2018

Opinion: How an Eastern U.S. cold front spawns wind in Oaxacan mango orchards

Crespo Organic's Nissa Pierson says there will likely be slightly less fruit from the Oaxaca region during the start of February, but expects an increase from Chiapas.

January 24 , 2018